Notice Otis Event- Western MA Hilltown Hikers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 17, 2024, 7:00 PM via Zoom

Contact:

Hilary Harley

Otis Preservation Trust

www.otispreservationtrust.com

617.610.1564

The Otis Historical Commission and Otis Preservation Trust (OPT) will host the first Notice Otis cultural event of the 2024-25 year, featuring Elizabeth Massa, Director of Parks and Trails, Town of Chester, speaking on “Western Mass Hilltown Hikers” on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00 pm via zoom.  A question and answer session will follow the talk.  Admission is free but pre-registration is required. [See Photo inset].

The Hilltowns of Western Massachusetts are an outdoor museum of history.  Many state forests and conserved properties contain relics of early colonial settlements, as well as factories, dams and transportation including the first state coach turnpikes and the Western Railroad.

Western Mass Hilltown Hikers, Inc. provides monthly free group guided hiking tours of various locations in Western Massachusetts.   The organization offers detailed maps so that visitors may explore the Hilltowns and experience the natural beauty of the mountains, forests, fields and waterbodies of Western Massachusetts. The 501c3 registered non-profit also provides volunteer trail maintenance including routine brush and storm clean up, as well as trash collection for local outdoor passive trail recreation.

The Hilltown Hikers offers free presentations to civic groups, other non-profit organizations, libraries and schools. WMHH is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to engage in all legal activities relating to the development, maintenance and operation of recreational hiking and outdoor adventure in Western Massachusetts.

Otis Preservation Trust (OPT) works with the Otis Historical Commission to organize and preserve the history and heritage of Otis, MA for future generations by supporting efforts to preserve, restore, repurpose and educate about buildings, monuments, lands and memorabilia of Otis.  OPT is a not-for-profit (501c3) organization operated for fundraising and educational purposes.  This program is supported in part by a grant from the Otis Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, an agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The event is VIA ZOOM at 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 17, 2024.   To register for ZOOM attendance, or for more information, please visit:  www.otispreservationtrust.com; or www.townofotisma.com. There is no charge to attend this event but pre-registration is required.  Donations are welcome.